300 people die each year from heat exhaustion according to the CDC. Stay cool with plenty of fluids and, during peak heat times, spend time in air conditioned places.
Each year more than 3,000 people drown in pool-related accidents and more than 650 people drown in boating accidents.
With more than one million people diagnosed with skin cancer each year, it is important to lather on sunscreen anytime you spend time in the sun.
With an estimated 76 million people suffering from food poisoning each year, according to the CDC, don't let the potoato salad and other picnic favorites sit in the sun too long.
Help your pets avoid heat stroke by giving them plenty of water and never leaving them in a car.
SIGNS YOU HAVE HEAT EXHAUSTION:
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Short, rapid breathing
- Sweating has stopped
- Pulse is fast
- Body temperature is up to 105 degrees
- Panting
- Staring
- Anxious expression
- Refusal to obey commands
- Warm, dry skin
- High fever
- Rapid heartbeat
- Vomiting
- Collapse
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 Summer may be the time when the living is easy, yet summer accidents can put a damper on any summer activity. Which is why it is important to prepare for potential emergencies that can disrupt your fun in the sun.
SUMMER TRAVEL
An adequately prepared Summer Emergency Kit can help you deal with most minor injuries you or your family can incur during a summer outing. Bandages and
antibiotic ointment can help any small abrasions, but don't forgot to also stock your kit with medicines such as ibuprofen, aspirin, antihistamine and dramamine. When driving, make sure routine maintenance is performed before any road trip and take spare tools and jumper cables while driving long distances.
SUMMER HEAT
With 300 people dying annually from heat stroke according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is important to stay cool during the hottest of times. During peak summer heat, make sure to spend some time in cool, air-conditioned places and drink plenty of fluids.
SWIMMING DANGERS
Each year 3,000 people drown in pool-related accidents and 650 drown in boating accidents, according to the CDC. Keeping a close eye on those around you and having proper CPR training can keep your summer swimming safe and fun. With just the right amount of caution and preparation you can have a problem free summer.
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 While preparing your family for a safe summer, it's also important to remember the other family members: pets.
Avoid an unplesant trip to the vet by preparing a first aid kit for your pet which should have guaze sponges, antibiotic ointment, rubbing alcohol, eye wash, Pepto Bismol tablets, Banadryl tablets and other materials
Also, animals are susceptable to heat stress, especially if they have a thick coat. To minimize the risk of heat stress, never leave pets in vehicles or tie them at a place in direct sunlight during warm, sunny days. Symptoms of heat stress in animals include intense and rapid panting, wide eyes, salivating, staggering, weakness, and dark red gums. If untreated, animals suffering from a heat stroke will collapse and become unconscious.
If your pet suffers from any heat stress symptoms it is advisable to get your pet to a veterinary hospital. Otherwise, it is recommended that you lower the pets body temperature by placing them in a tub of cool running water or spray your pet with a hose. Be sure that the water contacts the skin and doesn’t simply run off the coat.
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